This year's International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB 2024) arrives with a rallying cry: \"Be Part of the Plan\". The United Nations campaign urges global action to protect Earth's ecosystems through the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, a blueprint to reverse nature loss by 2030.
But what exactly is biodiversity? Think beyond pandas and rainforests! It’s the genetic variety within species (like heirloom tomatoes), the complex dance of coral reefs, and even the microbes in your backyard soil. China—home to 10% of the world’s plant species and iconic wildlife like golden snub-nosed monkeys—is spotlighting its ecological gems through livestreams of:
Southwest China's World Horti-Expo Garden
North China’s rugged Daqingshan National Nature Reserve
South China’s tropical Wuzhizhou Island
Whether you’re a climate-conscious student or a wanderlust-driven traveler, tuning in means discovering how biodiversity sustains everything from medicine to memes. After all, saving nature isn’t just for scientists—it’s a vibe we all need.
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